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Amir Shani April 2019
CURRICULUM VITAE AND LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
• Personal Details
Name: Amir Shani
Date and place of birth: 09.10.77, Rehovot, Israel
Address and telephone number at work: P.O. Box 653, Beer-Sheva 8410501; ++972-8-
6461254
• Education
B.A. 2000-2003 Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Department of Management (Summa cum laude)
M.B.A. 2003-2005 Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Department of Business Administration
Name of advisors: Prof. Natan Uriely and Prof. Arie Reichel
Title of thesis: The Feasibility of Ecological-Theme Tourism in the
Negev and the Dead Sea Regions
Ph.D. 2006-2009 University of Central Florida
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Name of advisor: Prof. Abraham Pizam
Title of dissertation: Tourists' Attitudes Toward the Use of Animals
in Tourist Attractions: An Empirical Investigation
• Employment History
2017-Present Senior Lecturer, Department of Hotel and Tourism Management,
Guilford Glazer Faculty of Business & Management, Ben-Gurion
University of the Negev.
2013-2017 Senior Lecturer, Department of Hotel and Tourism Management,
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Eilat Campus)
2009-2013 Lecturer, Department of Hotel and Tourism Management, Ben-
Gurion University of the Negev (Eilat Campus)
2008 Instructor, Disney Scholars Program, Rosen College of Hospitality
Management, University of Central Florida.
2007-2009 Lecturer, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of
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Central Florida.
2006-2009 Graduate Research Assistant, Rosen College of Hospitality
Management, University of Central Florida.
2005-2006 Instructor, Department of Hotel and Tourism Management, Ben-
Gurion University of the Negev.
2003-2006 Research and Teaching Assistant, School of Management, Ben-
Gurion University of the Negev.
• Professional Activities
(a) Positions in academic administration
2011 - 2014 Member of the steering committee for "Green Campus" accreditation,
Eilat Campus.
2009 - 2017 Member of Admission Committee, Department of Hotel and Tourism
Management, Eilat Campus.
2017 - Present Coordinator of seminars at the Department of Hotel and Tourism
Management.
2018 - Present Acting representative of the Guilford Glazer Faculty of Business &
Management, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's Ethics Committee.
2018 - Present Head, Departmental Undergraduate Program Teaching and Curriculum
Committee.
(b) Professional functions outside universities
2019-Present Editorial board member – International Journal of Tourism Policy
2013-Present Handling editor – International Journal of Hospitality Management
2014-2019 Editorial board member – Tourism Dimensions
2013-2016 Editorial board member – Tourism Recreation Research
2012-2016 Editorial board member – Journal of Travel Research
(c) Ad-hoc reviewer for journals and conferences
Annals of Tourism Research; Annual Conference of International Society of Travel and
Tourism Education (ISTTE); Annual Conference of The International Council on Hotel,
Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE); Cornell Hospitality Quarterly; Current
Issues in Tourism; International Conference on Tourism (ICOT); International Journal of
Contemporary Hospitality Management; International Journal of Culture, Tourism and
Hospitality Research; International Journal of Hospitality Management; International
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Journal of Tourism Policy; International Journal of Tourism Research; Journal of Hospitality
Marketing and Management; Journal of Tourism Challenges and Trends; Journal of Travel
Research; Tourism Geographies; Tourism Management; Worldwide Hospitality and
Tourism Themes
(d) Membership in professional/scientific societies
2009 - Present Israeli Academic Tourism Forum (IATF)
2010 - 2014 The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional
Education (ICHRIE)
• Educational activities
(a) Courses taught
2017 - Present "Introduction to the Hotel Industry", Ben-Gurion University of the
Negev (Undergraduate Level, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
(Main Campus).
2017 - Present "Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism",
(Undergraduate Level, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Eilat
Campus + Main Campus).
2010 - Present "Tourism and Hospitality Ethics", Undergraduate Level, Ben-Gurion
University of the Negev (Eilat Campus + Main Campus).
2010 – Present "Marketing Research", Undergraduate Level, Ben-Gurion University of
the Negev (Eilat Campus + Main Campus).
2010 – Present "Hospitality and Tourism Marketing", Undergraduate Level, Ben-
Gurion University of the Negev (Eilat Campus).
2009 - 2016 "Introduction to Ecotourism", Undergraduate Level, Ben-Gurion
University of the Negev (Eilat Campus).
2016 "International Marketing", Graduate Level, Ben-Gurion University of
the Negev (Eilat Campus).
2013 - 2014 "Ethics and Social Responsibility in Hotel and Tourism Management",
Graduate Level, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Main Campus).
2012 - 2014 "Research Methods in Tourism and Hospitality Sectors – Seminar",
Graduate Level, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Main Campus).
2011 "Environmental and Moral Issues in Tourism", Graduate Level, Ben-
Gurion University of the Negev (Main Campus).
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2007 - 2009 "Tourism Management", Undergraduate Level, University of Central
Florida.
2009 "Lodging Management", Undergraduate Level, University of Central
Florida.
2008 "Guest Services Management", Undergraduate Level, University of
Central Florida.
2006 "Hospitality and Tourism Marketing", Undergraduate Level, Ben-
Gurion University of the Negev (Jointly taught with Dr. Avital Biran).
2005 - 2006 "Communication in Management", Undergraduate Level, Ben-Gurion
University of the Negev.
(b) Research students
2009 - 2011 Mr. Daniel Soskolne. MA in the Food Studies Program. The Faculty of
Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Adelaide.
2010 - 2012 Mr. David Hillel. MA in the Food Studies Program. The Faculty of
Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Adelaide.
2010 - 2014 Ms. Lirit Ashtar, (Joint MA thesis supervision with Prof. Natan Uriely).
Department of Hotel and Tourism Management, Ben-Gurion University
of the Negev.
2012 - 2014 Dr. Dimitrios Stylidis, (Joint post-doctorate supervision with Dr. Yaniv
Belhassen).
2016 - 2018 Mr. Yaniv Benita. MA in the Conflict Management & Resolution
Program. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Ben-Gurion
University of the Negev.
• Awards, Citations, Honors, Fellowships
Honors, Citation Awards
2018 Toronto Prize for Excellence in Research.
2018 Outstanding Research Report Award. The International Council on Hotel,
Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Annual Conference, for the
study: Shani, A., Y. Poria, and J. Beal, "Understanding the Dining Experience of
Obese People".
2017 Best Paper Award. 7th
International Conference on Tourism (ICOT), for the
paper: Shani, A., "Towards a Commercial Model for Reviewing Articles in
Tourism and Hospitality Journals".
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2011 Outstanding Scientific Paper Reviewer. The International Council on Hotel,
Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Annual Conference.
2011 Outstanding Paper Award. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, for the
paper: Shani A. and Pizam, A. (2010). The role of animal-based attractions in
ecological sustainability: Current issues and controversies. Worldwide
Hospitality and Tourism Themes, 2(3), 281-298.
2010 Best Conference Paper Award. The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant
and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Annual Conference, for the paper: Shani,
A.,and R. Croes, "Evaluation of Segment Attractiveness: First-Time vs. Repeat
Visitors to Kissimmee-St. Cloud, Florida".
2004 Annual Dean's Award of Excellence. School of Management, Ben-Gurion
University of the Negev.
2003 Annual Award of Excellence, The Department of Management. School of
Management, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
• Scientific Publications
(* Denotes publications since last promotion; Underline denotes graduate student co-author)
(a) Chapters in collective volumes
1. Shani, A.(PI) & Logan, R.(C) (2010). Walt Disney's world of entertainment attractions.
In R. Butler and R. Russell (Eds.), Giants of Tourism. Oxford, U.K.: CABI. pp. 155-169.
(1 citation in Google Scholar).
2. Shani A.(PI) & Pizam, A.(C) (2011). A typology of animal displays in captive settings.
In W. Frost (Ed.), Zoos and Tourism: Conservation, Education, Entertainment? Bristol,
UK: Channels View Publications. pp. 33-46.
3. Shani, A.(PI) & Wang, Y.(C) (2011). Destination image development and
communication. In Y. Wang and A. Pizam (Eds.), Destination Marketing and
Management: Theories and Applications. Oxford, U.K.: CABI. pp. 130-148. (24
citations in Google Scholar).
4. Shani, A.(PI) & Pizam, A.(C) (2012). Community participation in tourism planning and
development. In M. Uysal, Perdue, R. and Sirgy, J. (Eds.), Handbook of Tourism and
Quality-of-Life Research: Enhancing the Lives of Tourists and Residents of Host
Communities. New York, NY: Springer. pp. 547-564. (25 citations in Google Scholar).
5. *Ram, Y.(PI) & Shani, A.(C) (2014). Far away from paradise? Working in the tourism
industry of Eilat. In M.J. Leitner and S.F. Leitner (Eds.), Israeli Life and Leisure in the
21th Century. Urbana, Illinois: Sagamore Publishing. pp. 403-412.
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(b) Refereed articles (journal ratings by Alpha)
1. Shani, A.(PI) & DiPietro, R.B.(C) (2007). Vegetarians: A typology for foodservice
menu development. FIU Hospitality and Tourism Review, 25(2), 66-73. (11 citations in
Google Scholar; Ranked C).
2. Shani, A.(PI), Rivera, M.A.(C) & Severt, D.(C) (2007). To bring God’s word to all
people: The case of a religious theme-site. Tourism: An International Interdisciplinary
Journal, 55(1), 51-63. (23 citations in Google Scholar; Ranked C).
3. Uriely N.(PI), Reichel, R.(PI) & Shani, A.(S) (2007). Ecological orientation of tourists:
An empirical investigation. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 7(3/4), 161-175. (53
citations in Google Scholar; Ranked B).
4. Reichel, A.(PI), Uriely, N.(PI) & Shani, A.(S) (2008). Ecotourism and simulated
attractions: Tourists' attitudes toward integrative sites in a desert area. Journal of
Sustainable Tourism, 16(1), 23-41. (50 citations in Google Scholar; 17 citations in ISI;
IF 3.329; Ranked A*).
5. Ron, A.(PI), Shani, A.(PI) & Uriely, N.(C) (2008). Eco-leisure: Theory and practice.
Leisure/Loisir: Journal of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies, 32(1), 49-66. (4
citations in Google Scholar; Ranked B).
6. Walls, A.(PI), Shani, A.(PI) & Rompf, P.D.(C) (2008). The nature of gratuitous referrals
in tourism: Local residents’ perspective. International Journal of Contemporary
Hospitality Management, 20(6), 647-663. (11 citations in Google Scholar; IF 2.874;
Ranked A).
7. Shani, A.(PI) & Pizam, A.(C) (2008). Towards an ethical framework for animal-based
attractions. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 20(6),
679-693. (49 citations in Google Scholar; IF 2.874; Ranked A).
8. Shani, A.(PI), Wang, Y.(C), Hudson, S.(C) & Gil, S.M.(C) (2009). Impacts of a
historical film on the destination image of South America. Journal of Vacation
Marketing, 15(3), 229-242. (88 citations in Google Scholar; IF 2.170; Ranked A).
9. Shani, A.(PI), Rivera, M.A.(PI) & Hara, T.(C) (2009). Assessing the viability of repeat
visitors to cultural events: Evidence from the Zora! Festival. Journal of Convention and
Event Tourism, 10(2), 89-104. (32 citations in Google Scholar; Ranked B).
10. Shani, A.(PI) & Pizam, A.(C) (2009). Tourists’ attitudes towards the use of animals in
tourist attractions. Tourism Analysis, 14(1), 85-101. (6 citations in Google Scholar;
Ranked A).
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11. Shani, A.(PI) & Pizam, A.(C) (2009). Work-related depression among hotel employees.
Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, 50(4), 446-459. (78 citations in Google Scholar; 29
citations in ISI; IF 2.060; Ranked A).
12. Rivera, M.A.(PI), Shani, A.(PI) & Severt, D.(C) (2009). Perceptions of service
attributes in a religious theme site: An importance-satisfaction analysis. Journal of
Heritage Tourism, 4(3), 227-243. (24 citations in Google Scholar; Ranked B).
13. Pizam, A.(PI) & Shani, A. (PI) (2009). The nature of the hospitality industry: Present
and future managers’ perspectives. Anatolia: An International Journal of Tourism and
Hospitality Research, 20(1), 134-150. (74 citations in Google Scholar; Ranked B).
Republished article (in Turkish) in Anatolia: Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi, 22(1), 76-86
14. Shani, A.(PI), Chen, P.J.(C), Wang, Y.(C), & Nua, N.(C) (2010). Testing the impact of
a promotional video on destination image change: Application of China as a tourism
destination. International journal of Tourism Research, 12(2), 116-133. (87 citations in
Google Scholar; 34 citations in ISI; IF 2.449; Ranked A).
15. Croes, R.(PI), Shani, A.(PI) & Walls, A.(C) (2010). The value of destination loyalty:
Myth or reality? Journal of Hospitality Marketing and Management, 19(2), 115-136. (29
citations in Google Scholar; IF 2.683; Ranked A).
16. Shani, A.(PI), Wang, Y.(C), Hutchinson, J.(C) & Lai, F.(C) (2010). Applying
expenditure-based segmentation on special interest tourists: The case of golf travelers.
Journal of Travel Research, 49(3), 337-350. (60 citations in Google Scholar; 20 citations
in ISI; IF 5.169; Ranked A*).
17. Shani, A.(PI) & Tesone, D.V.(C) (2010). Have human resource information systems
evolved into internal e-commerce? Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, 2(1),
30-48. (23 citations in Google Scholar; Ranked C).
18. Shani, A.(PI) & Pizam, A.(C) (2010). The role of animal-based attractions in ecological
sustainability: Current issues and controversies. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism
Themes, 2(3), 281-298. (22 citations in Google Scholar; Ranked C).
19. Shani, A.(PI) & Uriely, N.(C) (2012). VFR tourism: The host experience. Annals of
Tourism Research, 39(1), 421-440. (96 citations in Google Scholar; 68 citations in ISI;
IF 5.086; Ranked A*).
20. Shani A.(PI), Reichel A.(C) & Croes, R.(C) (2012). Evaluation of segment
attractiveness by risk-adjusted market potential: First-time vs. repeat visitors. Journal of
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Travel Research, 51(2), 166-177. (15 citations in Google Scholar; 9 citations in ISI; IF
5.169; Ranked A*).
21. Shani, A.(PI), Polak, O.(S) & Shashar, N.(PI) (2012). Artificial reefs and mass marine
ecotourism. Tourism Geographies, 14(3), 361-382. (29 citations in Google Scholar; 13
citations in ISI; IF 2.068; Ranked A).
22. Belhassen, Y.(PI) & Shani, A.(C) (2012). Hotel workers' substance use and abuse.
International Journal of Hospitality Management, 31(4), 1292-1302. (23 Citations in
Google Scholar; 11 citations in ISI; IF 3.445; Ranked A*).
23. Oren, G.(S) & Shani, A.(PI) (2012). The Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum: educational
dark tourism in a futuristic form. Journal of Heritage Tourism, 7(3), 255-270. (18
Citations in Google Scholar; Ranked B).
24. Shani, A.(PI) (2012). A quantitative investigation of tourists' ethical attitudes toward
animal-based attractions. Tourism: An International Interdisciplinary Journal, 60(2),
139-158. (8 Citations in Google Scholar; Ranked C).
25. Belhassen, Y.(PI) & Shani, A.(C) (2012). Substance abuse and job attitude among hotel
workers: Social labeling perspective. Tourism Management, 34, 47-49. (17 Citations in
Google Scholar; 8 citation in ISI; IF 5.921; Ranked A*).
26. Shani, A.(PI) (2012). Tourism and animal rights: More than meets the eye. Tourism
Recreation Research, 37(3), 276-277. (3 citations in Google Scholar; Ranked A).
27. Shani, A.(PI) (2013). The VFR experience: 'Home' away from home? Current Issues in
Tourism, 16(1), 1-15. (34 citations in Google Scholar; 21 citations in ISI; IF 3.462;
Ranked A).
28. Shani, A.(PI), Belhassen, Y.(C) & Soskolne, D(S). (2013). Teaching professional ethics
in culinary studies. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management,
25(3), 447-464. (27 citations in Google Scholar; 7 citations in ISI; IF 2.874; Ranked A).
29. Hillel, D.(S), Belhassen, Y.(PI) & Shani, A.(PI) (2013). What makes a gastronomic
destination attractive? Evidence from the Israeli Negev. Tourism Management, 36, 200-
209. (83 citations in Google Scholar; 31 citations in ISI; IF 5.921; Ranked A*).
30. Shani, A.(PI) (2013). Differentiating settings of tourist-animal interactions: An
anthrozoological perspective. Tourism Recreation Research, 38(1), 104-107. (2 citations
in Google Scholar; Ranked A).
31. Rivera, M.A.(PI) & Shani, A.(PI) (2013). Attitudes and orientation toward vegetarian
food in the restaurant industry: An operator's perspective. International Journal of
Contemporary Hospitality Management, 25(7), 1049-1065. (21 citations in Google
Scholar; 6 citations in ISI; IF 2.874; Ranked A).
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32. Shani, A.(PI) (2013). From threat to opportunity: The free market approach for
managing national parks and protected areas. Tourism Recreation Research, 38(3), 371-
372. (0 citations in Google Scholar; Ranked A).
33. *Shani, A.(PI), Uriely, N.(C), Reichel, A.(C) & Ginsburg, L.(S) (2014). Emotional
labor in the hospitality industry: The influence of contextual factors. International
Journal of Hospitality Management, 37, 150-158. (88 citations in Google Scholar; 27
citations in ISI; IF 3.445; Ranked A*).
34. *Shani, A.(PI) & Arad, B.(C) (2014). Climate change and tourism: Time for
environmental skepticism. Tourism Management, 44, 82-85. (37 citations in Google
Scholar; 12 citations in ISI; IF 5.921; Ranked A*).
35. *Shani, A.(PI) (2014). The ethics of gambling: Are we asking the right questions?
Tourism Recreation Research, 39(3), 454-463. (3 citations in Google Scholar. Ranked
A).
36. *Shani, A.(PI) & Arad, B.(C) (2015). There is always time for rational skepticism:
Reply to Hall et al. Tourism Management, 47, 348-351. (12 citations in Google Scholar;
3 citations in ISI; IF 5.921; Ranked A*).
37. *Stylidis, D.(PD), Belhassen, Y.(PI) & Shani, A.(C) (2015). Three tales of a city:
Stakeholders' images of Eilat as a tourist destination. Journal of Travel Research, 54(6),
702-716. (28 citations in Google Scholar; 14 citations in ISI; IF 5.169; Ranked A*).
38. *Fuchs, G.(PI), Reichel, A.(PI), & Shani, A.(C) (2016). Scuba divers: the thrill of risk
or the search for tranquility. Tourism Recreation Research, 41(2), 145-156. (3 citations
in Google Scholar; 0 citations in ISI; Ranked A).
39. *Shani, A.(PI) (2016). Rethinking substance use and abuse among hospitality
employees. Boston Hospitality Review, 4(2), 1-7. (3 citations in Google Scholar).
40. *Stylidis, D.(PD), Shani, A.(PI), & Belhassen, Y.(C) (2017). Testing an integrated
destination image model across residents and tourists. Tourism Management, 58, 184-
195. (55 citations in Google Scholar; 19 citations in ISI; IF 5.921; Ranked A*).
41. *Ashtar, L.(S), Shani, A.(PI), & Uriely, N.(C). (2017). Blending ‘home’and ‘away’:
young Israeli migrants as VFR travelers. Tourism Geographies, 19(4), 658-672. (7
citation in Google Scholar; 3 citations in ISI; IF 2.068; Ranked A).
42. *Stylidis, D.(PD), Belhassen, Y.(PI) & Shani, A.(C) (2017). Destination image, on-site
experience and behavioural intentions: Path analytic validation of a marketing model on
domestic tourists. Current Issues in Tourism, 20(15), 1653-1670. (15 citations in Google
Scholar; 4 citations in ISI; IF 3.462; Ranked A).
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43. *Shani, A.(PI) & Uriely, N. (C) (2017). Stand your ground: The case for publishing in
hospitality and tourism journals. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 67,
72-74. (3 citations in Google Scholar; 1 citations in ISI; IF 3.445; Ranked A*).
44. *Shani, A.(PI) (2017). Reassessing occupational licensing of tour guides. Advances in
Hospitality and Tourism Research, 5(1), 84-100. (0 citations in Google Scholar; 0
citations in ISI).
45. *Shani, A.(PI) (2018). Reviewing articles for tourism and hospitality journals: An
altruistic academic tradition or a service to be paid for? International Journal of Tourism
Policy, 8(1), 73-82. (0 citations in Google Scholar; Ranked C).
46. *Poria, Y.(PI), Beal, J.(S), & Shani, A.(C) (2019). Does size matter? An exploratory
study of the public dining experience of obese people. Journal of Hospitality and
Tourism Management, 39, 49-56. (0 citations in Google Scholar; Ranked B).
47. *Oren, G. (PI), Shani, A. (PI), & Poria, Y.(C) (2019). Mortality salience – shedding
light on the dark experience. Journal of Heritage Tourism (In Press). (0 Citations in
Google Scholar; Ranked B).
(c) Published scientific reports and technical papers
1. Shani, A.(PI) & Belhassen, Y.(PI) (2009). Conference report: "Tourism Destination
Development and Branding". Anatolia: An International Journal of Tourism and
Hospitality Research, 20(2), 471-473. (Ranked C).
2. Shani, A.(PI), Ram, Y.(PI) & Malach-Pines, A.(C) (2012). Employment in the hotel
industry: Dealing with the challenges of stress and burnout. A Report to the Israeli
Ministry of Tourism (in Hebrew).
3. Arad, B.(PI), Shani, A.(PI) & Holender, Z.(C) (2014). Fire and smoke: What students
learn about global warming in schools. Ramat Hasharaon: Ayn Rand Center Israel.
(d) Unrefereed professional articles and publications
1. Shani, A. (2010). Depression in hospitality employees. In A. Pizam (Ed.), International
Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management (Second Edition), Oxford, U.K.: Elsevier
Butterworth - Heinemann Publishing, pp. 160-161.
2. Shani, A. (2010). Hospitableness. In A. Pizam (Ed.), International Encyclopedia of
Hospitality Management (Second Edition), Oxford, U.K.: Elsevier Butterworth -
Heinemann Publishing, pp. 316-317.
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3. Dowell, R. & Shani, A. (2010). Human resources information systems. In A. Pizam (Ed.),
International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management (Second Edition), Oxford, U.K.:
Elsevier Butterworth - Heinemann Publishing, pp. 344-345.
4. Shani, A. (2010). Pet-friendly lodging. In A. Pizam (Ed.), International Encyclopedia of
Hospitality Management (Second Edition), Oxford, U.K.: Elsevier Butterworth -
Heinemann Publishing, pp. 497-498.
5. Shani, A. (2010). Pet lodges. In A. Pizam (Ed.), International Encyclopedia of Hospitality
Management (Second Edition), Oxford, U.K.: Elsevier Butterworth - Heinemann
Publishing, p. 499.
6. Shani, A. (2010). Theming. In A. Pizam (Ed.), International Encyclopedia of Hospitality
Management (Second Edition), Oxford, U.K.: Elsevier Butterworth - Heinemann
Publishing, pp. 642-643.
7. Shani, A. (2010). Vegetarianism. In A. Pizam (Ed.), International Encyclopedia of
Hospitality Management (Second Edition), Oxford, U.K.: Elsevier Butterworth -
Heinemann Publishing, pp. 674-676.
8. Shani, A. (2011). Book review: "Tourism, Recreation and Sustainability: Linking Culture
and the Environment" (S.F. McCool and N. Moisey, Eds.). Tourism Analysis, 15(5), 613-
614. (Ranked A).
9. Shani, A. (2012). Book review: "The Study of Tourism: Foundations from Psychology"
(P.L. Pearce, Ed.). Tourismos: An International Multidisciplinary Journal of Tourism, 7(2),
545-547.
10. *Shani, A. (2014). Book review: "Managing Ethical Consumption in Tourism" (C. Weeden
and K. Boluk, Eds.). Anatolia: An International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality
Research, 25(3), 489-491. (Ranked C).
11. *Shani, A. (2016). Book review: "VFR Travel Research: International Perspectives" (E.
Backer and B. King, Eds.). Annals of Tourism Research, 57, 285-286.
12. *Shani, A. (2016). Book review: "Managing and Adapting to Global Change in Tourism
Places" (A.A. Lew, Ed.). International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, 6(1), 57-58.
Summary of selected statistics from Publish or Perish: Publications: 61, Citations: 1468,
H-index: 24, G- index: 37.
• Lectures and Presentations at Meetings and Invited Seminars not Followed by Published
Proceedings
(a) Invited plenary lectures at conferences/meetings
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1. (April 4, 2004). "Ecotourism in the Israeli Negev desert". Presented at the 3rd
Conference of The Negev Tour Operators, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
2. (April 29, 2010). "Divers' preferences: What type of artificial reefs do divers wish for?".
Presented at the MERC (USAID) Mini-Symposium on Development of Artificial Reefs
in the Gulf of Aqaba. Aqaba, Jordan.
3. (April 15, 2012). "The ethics of gambling". Presented at the Ben-Gurion University of
the Negev's symposium on the Feasibility of Casino Development in the Resort Town of
Eilat. Eilat, Israel.
4. (March 14, 2013). "Development of a cultural longitude route Eilat-Jerusalem: From
historic sites to themed attractions". Presented at the Eilat and the Negev – A Bridge
between Cultures and Peoples: The 2nd
Eilat Conference, The Classical Periods. Eilat,
Israel.
5. (December 29, 2013). "Cannabis and public policy: A classical liberal perspective".
Presented at the Jerusalem Center for Ethics' symposium on cannabis and public policy.
Jerusalem, Israel.
6. (May 7, 2015). "Cannabis legalization: Lessons learned in Colorado". Presented at the
2nd
Freedom Conference, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
7. )February 20, 2019). "In praise of pirate tour guides: Why we should reduce regulation
and abolish the obligation of accreditation of tour guides". Presented at a seminar for
tour guides, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
(b) Presentation of papers at conferences/meetings
1. Ron, A., Shani, A. & Uriely, N. (2005). Eco-leisure: Theory and practice. Presented at
the 36th
Meeting of The Israeli Sociological Society, Tel-Hai, Israel.
2. Shani, A. (2005). The feasibility of ecological-theme tourism in the Negev and the Dead
Sea regions. Presented at the 36th
Meeting of The Israeli Sociological Society, Tel-Hai,
Israel.
3. Rivera, M.A., Shani, A. & Severt, D. (2007). A multi-attribute approach to
understanding the image of a religious theme attraction: The case of WordSpring
Discovery Center visitors. Presented at the 10th
International Research Symposium on
Service Excellence in Management (QUIS) in Orlando, Florida, June 14-17.
4. Rivera, M.A., Shani, A. & Severt, D. (2007). Perceptions of service and image attributes
of a religious theme site. Presented at the 13th
Graduate Students Research Conference
for Hospitality and Tourism, Orlando, Florida, January 3-5.
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5. Shani, A., Wang, Y. & Hudson, S. (2007). The effects of a controversial film on a
destination image: An experimental study. Poster presentation at the 13th
Graduate
Students Research Conference for Hospitality and Tourism, Orlando, Florida, January 3-
5.
6. Croes, R., Shani, A. & Walls, A. (2008). The value of destination loyalty: Myth or
reality? The case of visitors to Kissimmee/St. Cloud, Florida. Presented at the
International Society of Tourism and Travel Educator’s Annual Conference, Dublin,
Ireland, September 30-October 2.
7. Shani, A., Wang, Y., Hutchinson, J. & Lai, F. (2008). Examining the usefulness of
expenditure-based segmentation: The case of golf travelers. Presented at the
International Society of Tourism and Travel Educator’s Annual Conference, Dublin,
Ireland, September 30-October 2.
8. Croes, R., Shani, A. & Walls, A. (2008). Assessing the value of destination loyalty:
Findings and implications for practitioners. Presented at the 1st Conference of
Communication and Marketing for Tourism, Guayaquil, Ecuador, October 27-28.
9. Shani, A., Chen, P.J., Wang, Y. & Nua, N. (2009). The impact of a promotional video
on destination image change: The case of the People’s Republic of China prior to the
2008 Olympic Games. Presented at the 14th
Annual Graduate Student Research
Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 4-6.
10. Shani, A., Rivera, M.A. & Hara, T. (2009). Assessing the viability of repeat visitors to
cultural events: Evidence from the Zora! Festival. Presented at the 14th
Annual Graduate
Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, Las Vegas, Nevada, January
4-6.
11. Shani, A., Chen, P.J., Wang, Y. & Nua, N. (2009). The role of a promotional video in
destination image change: The case of the People’s Republic of China prior to the 2008
Olympic Games. Presented at the Tourism Destination Development and Branding
Conference, Eilat, Israel, October 14-17.
12. Pizam, A. & Shani, A. (2009). Consumer attitudes towards animal-based attractions.
Presented at the Consumer Behavior in Tourism Symposium 2009, Bruneck/Brunico,
South Tyrol, Italy, December 15-18.
13. Shani, A. (2010). Classification of animal displays in captive settings: An alternative
approach. Presented at the 8th
Israeli Academics Tourism Forum (IATF), Jerusalem,
February 17-18.
14. Shani, A., Polack, O. & Shashar, N. (2010). Developing mass marine ecotourism
through the establishment of artificial reefs: The case of the Red Sea in Eilat, Israel.
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Presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Tourism: Issues, Debates &
Challenges, Crete & Santorini, Greece, April 22-25.
15. Shani, A. & Croes, R. (2010). Evaluation of segment attractiveness: First-time vs. repeat
visitors to Kissimmee-St. Cloud, Florida. Presented at The International Council on
Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Annual Conference, San Juan,
Puerto Rico, July 28-31.
16. Shani, A. & Uriely, N. (2011). The hosting friends and relatives experience. Presented
at the 9th
Israeli Academics Tourism Forum (IATF), Or Yehuda, February 2-3.
17. Shani, A. & Uriely, N. (2011). The HFR Experience: Quality of life considerations.
Presented at the International Conference on Special Interest Tourism & Destination
Management, Kathmandu, Nepal, April 27-30.
18. Shani, A. & Rivera, M.A. (2011). Attitudes toward vegetarian food in the restaurant
industry: A Puerto Rican perspective. Presented at The International Council on Hotel,
Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado,
July 26-30.
19. Shani, A. & Belhassen, Y. (2012). Teaching ethics to culinary art professionals.
Presented at the 10th
Israeli Academics Tourism Forum (IATF), Beer Sheva, February
12-13.
20. Reichel, A., Fuchs, G. & Shani, A. (2012). Adventure tourism: The thrill of risk, or the
search for tranquility. Presented at the 6th
World Conference for Graduate Research in
Tourism, hospitality and Leisure, Fethiye, Turkey, April 24-29.
21. Fuchs, G., Reichel, A. & Shani, A. (2012). Scuba diving: A life risking or a quality of
life enhancing experience? Presented at the Consumer Behavior in Tourism Symposium,
Bruneck/Brunico, South Tyrol, Italy, December 10-13.
22. Shani, A., Uriely, N., Reichel, A. & Ginsburg, L. (2013). The influence of contextual
factors on emotional labor in the hospitality industry. Presented at the 11th
Israeli
Academics Tourism Forum (IATF), Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee, February
12-13.
23. Belhassen, Y. & Shani, A. (2013). Substance use and abuse among hotel staff in Eilat.
Presented at the 11th
Israeli Academics Tourism Forum (IATF), Kinneret College on the
Sea of Galilee, February 12-13.
24. Hillel, D., Belhassen, Y. & Shani, A. (2013). What makes a gastronomic destination
attractive? Presented at the 11th
Israeli Academics Tourism Forum (IATF), Kinneret
College on the Sea of Galilee, February 12-13.
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25. Fuchs, G., Reichel, A. & Shani, A. (2013). Adventure tourist: Are they really looking
for risky experiences? The case of scuba divers. Presented at the 5th
Advances in
Tourism Marketing Conference, Vilamoura, Portugal, October 2-4.
26. Shani, A. (2013). Should casino gambling be legalized? An ethical assessment. Poster
presentation at the 2nd
World Research Summit for Tourism and Hospitality: Crossing
the Bridge, Orlando, Florida, December 15-17.
27. Shani, A. (2015). On climate change alarmism in tourism. Presented at the International
Tourism and Hospitality Conference, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, September 30
October 4.
28. Shani, A. (2016). Climate change and tourism: Don't jump on the bandwagon. Presented
at the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Destination Excellence, Jammu,
India, February 5-6 (keynote speaker).
29. Shani, A. & Uriely, N. (2016). "Home" with an expiration date: Young Israeli migrants
as VFR travelers. Presented at the "Narrative of Displacements" International
Conference, Warsaw, Poland, September 23-24.
30. Shani, A. (2017). Community participation in tourism planning and development: State
of the art. Presented at the 4th
International Conference on Sustainable Destination
Excellence: Empowering Communities for Inclusive Tourism Development, Jammu,
India, March 3-4 (keynote speaker).
31. Shani, A. (2017). Towards a commercial model for reviewing articles in tourism and
hospitality journals. Presented at the 7th International Conference on Tourism (ICOT),
Chiang Mai, Thailand, June 28-July 1.
32. Shani, A. (2017). Climate change in tourism research: A lukewarming perspective.
Presented at the 4th
World Summit for Tourism and Hospitality, Orlando, Florida,
December 8-11.
33. Shani, A., Petilon, N., Salman, M., Chen, S., & Poria, Y. (2018). The voice of the bride
- Determinants of service quality in hotels: An exploratory study. Presented at the 8th
International Conference on Tourism (ICOT), Kavala, Greece, June 27-30.
34. Shani, A., Poria, Y., & Beal, J. (2018). Understanding the dining experience of obese
people. Presented at The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional
Education (ICHRIE) Annual Conference, Palm Springs, California, July 25-27.
(c) Seminar presentations at universities and institutions
1. (November 11, 2009). "Tourists' attitudes towards the use of animals in tourist
attractions: Ethical and managerial aspects", Departmental Seminar, Department of
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Hotel and Tourism Management, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva,
Israel.
2. (April 27, 2010). "The role of zoos and aquaria: Entertainment, education or
conservation?", Academic Seminar in Eilat Campus, Ben-Gurion university of the
Negev.
3. (October 13, 2010). "The Hosting Friends and Relatives (HFR) experience",
Departmental Seminar, Department of Hotel & Tourism Management, Ben-Gurion
University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
4. (February 7, 2012). "On ecology and sustainability in the 21st century", Academic
Seminar in Eilat Campus, Ben-Gurion university of the Negev.
5. (December 4, 2013). "A critical examination of myths in management of natural
resources in tourism", Departmental Seminar, Department of Hotel & Tourism
Management, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
6. (November 4, 2015). "Principles of liberty and economic freedom", Academic Seminar,
Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Jerusalem.
7. (November 9, 2015). "Casino in Eilat: Ethical and practical considerations", Academic
Seminar in Eilat Campus, Ben-Gurion university of the Negev.
• Research Grants
2011 Research grant by The Israeli Ministry of Tourism to A. Shani (principal
investigator), Y. Ram, and A. Malach-Pines for a study of stress and burnout
among hotel employees. Two years (NIS 22,500).
• Synopsis of research
My research interests consist of two main fields: The first is tourism and hospitality ethics,
including tourism and the environment, sustainable tourism, ecotourism, and animal use in tourism
and entertainment. Other related areas of interest consist of the quality-of-life of local residents in
tourism destinations, as well as the occupational wellbeing of hospitality employees. I also initiated
and am involved in research projects focusing on food ethics and its implications for the restaurant
industry and culinary institutions. Overall, my extensive involvement with this broad field of study
reflects my view that tourism and hospitality are complex human and commercial phenomena that
are concerned with numerous moral issues and dilemmas. I believe, therefore, that it is the
responsibility of both the tourism academia and the industry to carefully examine these pressing
matters, reveal their multifaceted nature, and suggest theories, concepts and methodologies to
understand them better and lead the industry along a sound ethical path.
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The second area of focus is contemporary issues in tourism marketing, particularly destination
image and destination loyalty, and the management of tourism attractions. Regarding destination
image, I have learned a lot from participating in research projects that examined the image of
destinations such as South America and China, on the paramount role image plays in the tourist
decision-making process, as well as on the diverse sources involved in the formulation of
destination image. Destination loyalty is another key concept in tourism marketing that has been
playing a momentous part in my research agenda, mainly in a series of studies investigating the
attractiveness of repeat vs. first-time visitors, an issue with fundamental implications for destination
promoters. Finally, current developments and challenges in the management of tourism attractions
have also received attention in my work. By and large, the focus on themes in this line of research
derives from my interpretation of the tourism industry as relying heavily on marketing concepts.
Thus, demystifying critical issues in tourism marketing is essential on both theoretical and practical
grounds.
To this point, I have applied a variety of methodologies in the aforementioned research
projects I have been involved with. My research experience comprises planning and conducting
studies with qualitative, quantitative, as well as mix-method designs. Specifically, I have utilized
data collection tools such as surveys (including mail, intercept, and online), in-depth interviews,
focus groups, direct observations, and analysis of promotional and organizational materials. I am
certainly of the opinion that grasping the comprehensiveness of the tourism industry requires the
utilization of varied research methods that provide unique perspectives on the subjects under
investigation. In a broader perspective, it is my career goal to contribute to the establishment of
tourism and hospitality studies as a respectful multidisciplinary social science, in which innovative
and beneficial studies are conducted.
• Additional information
Professional qualifications
2006 Certified Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Central Florida
2008 Certified Adjunct Instructor, University of Central Florida
